Unit Award Scheme

113903 CARING FOR RESCUED HORSES: HOLDING A HORSE MINDFULLY

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	three reasons to be calm and quiet when around horses	Summary sheet
2	two types of body language that a horse uses to communicate	Summary sheet
3	two pieces of safety equipment that must be worn when holding a lead rope and why	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
4	approach a horse in a field in a safe and mindful manner	Summary sheet
5	greet a horse appropriately	Summary sheet
6	head collar the horse and name the piece of equipment used	Summary sheet
7	carefully and calmly attach the lead rope to the ring under the horse's chin	Summary sheet
8	stand in the correct position between the horse's head and shoulder	Summary sheet
9	hold the lead rope at a length that allows the horse to move its head freely and look around	Summary sheet
10	stand holding the horse in a mindful manner for one minute	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
11	why a lead rope should never be looped around the hand	Summary sheet
experienced
12	working safely and considerately with horses.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 14 August 2020Level - Entry Level